Rajinikanth’s Rana in the future?

Vijay has established himself as a mass commercial hero, who entertains the big crowds. Known for his racy entertainers which combine humor, action and romance at the right mix, he has huge fan-following which throng theatres whenever his movie gets released.

The actor is now playing a prominent role in ’Villu’, directed by choreographer-director Prabhu Deva. It is a touted to be a commercial entertainer, which would be racy and entertaining all through. The duo has earlier teamed up and made the commercial coup ’Pokkiri’.

Vijay, who is all set to complete half-century films in Kollywood, is keen to act in a movie to be directed by Mani Rathinam. Speaking at a function recently, he openly expressed his desire to be a part of Mani Rathinam’s movie.

Music and computers may not go together, but in today’s technically advanced world, most music is created using the latest gadgets and instruments. But one voice which has withstood all technical innovations and remained a favourite of many generations of movie song listeners is that of S.P. Balasubrahmanyam. The man of many seasons, he has lent his voice to several top actors across generations, across languages. He also had a successful innings as an actor and producer.

This musical genius is today at the Infosys premises in Chennai for an award function. He will be performing at a musical concert after the function. It is heartening to see that in this modern era, we have such musical legends sharing the stage with computer wizards.Technorati Tags: S.P.B., Infosys, Kollywood, Gossips, Pictures

It’s all work and no fun for Trisha this Deepavali. The actress would be shooting for her film King alongside Nagarjuna in Bangalore on the festive day.The young actress, who is eagerly awaiting the release of ’Abhiyum Naanum’, directed by Radha Mohan, says, ’ I will be in the sets of King on Deepavali day. It’s all work for me on Deepavali day.’

Trisha who has completed ’Abhiyum Naanum’ and working in the films Sarvam, directed by Vishnuvardhan and Goutham Menon’s ’Chennaiyil Oru Mazhaikalam’, says, ’I am doing movies of different genres now. Every film is different from the other. My characterization is quite plausible in all the movies.’

On ’Abhiyum Naanum’, she said, "It is a different film altogether. It speaks about the emotional bondage shared between a father and his daughter. I have done several films with Prakashraj and we share a good rapport on screen. Radha Mohan has rendered an engrossing tale, which is far away from commercial cinema."

’Sarvam’ is a movie to reckon with. A team of talented technicians led by Vishnuvardhan are working round-the-clock for the movie. ’Chennaiyil Oru Maazhaikalam’ is fast nearing completion. A few more portions have to be shot. Working with Goutham is a great learning experience’.

However the actress is tight-lipped when queried about ’Marma Yogi’. ’It is all but Kamal Haasan in the film. It is not appropriate for me to talk about it now’.Technorati Tags: Trisha, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

Sruthi Kamal Haasan is an ardent fan of music and is on her way to make a mark with her composition. Meanwhile, she had stepped into Bollywood as an actress with the movie ‘Luck’. The news is not about the movie but about Sruthi’s habit of bringing along her musical troupe for the shooting spot, even if it is canned abroad. This act of hers has evoked various controversial comments.

The crew of Luck canned the movie in South Africa and heroine Sruthi was present with her troupe there. Even if it is filmed in Mumbai, she is seen with her musical crew by her side.

On being questioned, Sruthi retorts,”I am fully dedicated to my guys and they will be with me wherever I go. Recently, a fashion show was organized in Mumbai to which I was invited to walk on the ramp, dressed in Rohan’s designs. I suggested the people that a musical accompaniment will add up to the show and they gave their consent. It was the first time my musical troupe staged a performance in the event.”

‘When I am with them always, why should I be going alone for the shooting of the film? That’s why, I take them with me. Gossip is on the go that I am in love with my drummer Jerry but it’s completely false. We are friends and that’s it,’ concludes Sruthi.Technorati Tags: Sruthi Kamal Haasan, Kamal Haasan, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

For Nayantara to pair with Karthi in a Lingusamy film, the fee negotiated was about 1 crore 10 lakhs. It is said this is the first instance an actress has commanded such a fee for a Tamil film.

It’s said Asin is soon to break that record. AVM is producing Vijay’s 49th film ’Vettaikaaran.’ Dharani’s assistant Babu Sivan is directing the film. Vijay is determined to have Asin co-star with him in the film. Busy in Bollywood films at the moment, Asin is also keen on acting in ’Vettaikaaran.’

Asin is busy right now in London , shooting for ’London Dreams.’ On returning to Chennai, she will hear the story from Babu Sivan.

Vijay’s current film ’Villu’ is slated for a Pongal release. They plan to start shooting for ’Vettaikaaran’ before ’Villu’ gets released. That’s because Asin has given call sheet for a Hindi film from February. Reliable sources say the fee negotiated for Asin’s role in ’Vettaikaaran’ is 2 crores. If that is true, Nayantara will be eclipsed in the list of top earning actresses.Technorati Tags: Nayantara, Asin, Vijay, Hot pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

Nayantara who is now occupied as a well known actress down south is going to feature in an untitled film which is going to feature Mammootty in the lead. According to some reliable sources Mammootty is going to feature in a film which is going to be a Tamil film remake.

He is going to play the lead in the film and in the second half of the film; Navadeep who is a budding actor of tollywood will be playing as the hero. Namitha is going to be play the role of a wife to Mammootty and will be seen in an interesting role henpecking her reel life husband.

who is said to be one of the top heroines of south Indian cinema is going on tattooing spree these days. Previously, she tattooed a figure like eagle on her naval region and then on her back and her hands. Seeing her, actress Trisha tattooed a fish on her right side.Now the latest news which is spreading like a wild fire is that the pretty babe has engraved a tattoo on her widened and this was visible when she reported to a shooting location wearing a deep neck top.

According to sources everyone who saw Nayan were stunned by her deep neck top which revealed her tattoo secret. When a director asked about the reason for this sudden, but hot surprise Nayan is said to have told him that she will sport this tattoo for one year for a secret reason. Though the reason is unknown, pretty Nayan is happy that the world is going crazy around her for just engraving a tattoo on her secret part. Eagle going to eat Fish!Technorati Tags: Nayantara, Trisha, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

Nakul and Sunaina were quite sensational with their on-screen presence for the film ‘Kadhalil Vizhundhen’. Proving to be a romantic-thriller, the film produced by Sun Pictures created high waves in the box office all throughout the state. More fascinated by their chemistries on-screen, producer of the film, the Television giant has again roped the young lad and missy for another film.

The film titled ‘Rani Anna Nagar’ is directed by Ravindran, once an associate director of K.S. Ravikumar. Rest of the cast and crew yet on the finalization process and would be done soon. Unlike their first film, the film will be off a different genre of commercial entertainer.

Meanwhile, Nakul has turned out to be the favorite of top-charting directors. Lingusamy has already signed an agreement with him for a film to be produced by him. Of course, Gowtham Menon who is busy now working on Telugu project with Mahesh Babu has planned to remake it in Tamil. The hero is none other than Nakul….Technorati Tags: Nakul, Sunaina, Kadhalil Vizhundhen, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

Both submitted mutual consent to end the 7 year-old relation, Now Chennai family court on Friday allowed actress Urvasi and her husband, actor Manoj K Jayan to divorce.

Both the stars entered wedlock in 2000, that they had started with a brief period of love affair.The two have a daughter named Thejalakshmi from their marriage. Right now, Manoj and his parents have the custody of his daughter Thejalakshmi.

Urvashi, made her debut with K Bhagyaraj’s Mundhanai Mudichu, is a popular actress in Tamil and Malayalam cinema and now has a stand-up comedy show in Tamil TV channels.

Shruthi Kamal, daughter of legendary Kamal Haasan is making waves in the industry with her good looks and voice. Her recent rendition in the number Adiye Kollude in Vaaranam Aayiram has been receiving good reviews. She is also the lead vocalist in a music troupe called ’Extramentals’ which has been performing many shows all over the place. There is a compliant in the industry that wherever Shruthi goes, she is being accompanied by her music band.

Recently the crew of her maiden film ’Luck’ was shooting at South Africa where ’Extramentals’ accompanied her. It has been said that the band was with her even while she was shooting at Mumbai. When questioned on this, this talented daughter of Kamal says, "My music band is very important to me. Recently I suggested that our band perform in the Wills Lifestyle India fashion week while showcasing Chennai designer Rehane’s collections and the organizer agreed to do the same and the event was a great success." Shruthi signs off saying that wherever she goes, her music band is certain to accompany her as it is her lifeline. Technorati Tags: Shruti Hassan, Kamal hassan, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

The audio launch of Silambarasan’sSilambattam is set to happen today. Mumbai model Sanaa Khan has been paired with Simbu in his upcoming film ‘Silambattam’.

The song Nalam Thana is not a complete remix of the old Shivaji Ganesan Number. There are only a few words used from the old hit song. The song Where is da party is said to be a foot tapping number. The movie also has a remix of the Nallavankku Nallavan song Vechikkava Unna. Besides these, Ilayaraja has also lent his voice for one of the songs of the movie.

Silambattam is produced by Lakshmi Movie Makers. Directed by cinematographer-turned-director Saravanan, and has Yuvan Shankar Raja composing the music for the movie.

All the films due for Diwali have been censored. The regional censor board and its members saw on Sunday (Oct 19), back to back the three remaining films due for Diwali- Aegan, VaaranamAayiram, Seval.

Aegan has been given a ‘U’ certificate, with some cuts.

Vaaranam Aayiram has been given a ‘U” certificate with voluntary cuts.

Seval has also been given a ‘U’ certificate with some cuts.

Earlier the censors had cleared GuruEnAalu with an ‘UA’ certificate.

Now all Diwali films have been censored and raedy for release. All the producers of Diwali films are keeping the release date close to their heart. It is almost certain that these films will either release on Sunday (Oct 26) or Diwali day (Oct 27).Technorati Tags: Aegan, Vaaranam Aayiram, Seval, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

Nakul and Sunaina, the lead pair of Sun Network’s first production venture ‘Kadhalil Vizhunthen’, comes back to act in another film to be produced by the television giant. The movie will be directed by Ravinder, a former associate of K S Ravikumar.

The latest news is that the movie has been titled ‘Rani Anna Nagar’. Unlike ‘Kadhalil Vizhunthen’ which is a romantic thriller, the new film will be a commercial venture, it is said.

Meanwhile, Nakul has also been roped in by director Lingusamy for one of his production ventures. It is to be noted that Lingusamy had earlier produced ‘Deepavali’ under his Tirupathi Brothers banner and currently producing a film titled ‘Pattalam’.

Jyothika celebrated another very happy birthday in the bosom of her loving family in Chennai. Born on October 18, 1978 as Sadhana to film producer Chander Sadanah and Seema Sadanah in Mumbai, she was preceded to Kollywood by sister Nagma, who was also one of the leading heroines of her day.

Doli Saja Ke Rakhna opposite Akshay Khanna was her first movie. Though that didn’t pan out, she was noticed by Kollywood and her first movie as a full-fledged heroine was Poovellam Kettuppar opposite Suriya, who later wooed and married her in September 2006.

One of the few fairy-tale marriages between two equally famous actors, the Suriya-Jyothika marriage is the stuff of dreams. Blessed with a daughter, Diya, who celebrated her first birthday a while ago, this couple is still as much in love as the day they first met!

Unlike many other heroines who quit films only after their first flush of success is over, Jyothika stepped into matrimony when she was at the very peak of her career, thus leaving her fans wanting more. Mozhi, Vettaiyadu Villaiyadu and Pachaikili Muthucharam, which were among her last movies, saw her at the height of her acting powers.

Kollywood sexy actress Shriya Saran is happy and is all smiles these days. The trailer of her first Hollywood film The other end of the line is being appreciated. The film releases in US on October 31. Last week she personally sent a clipping of the trailer to all her friends.

In the trailer she looks absolutely smashing. She plays the role of Priya an employee at an Indian call-center in Mumbai who travels to San Francisco to be with a guy, the hunk Jesse Metcalfe whom she falls for over the phone! Shriya has a steamy kissing scene with Jesse which has been picturised very well.

Meanwhile she is all excited about playing KamalHassan’s first wife in a flashback scene in Marmayogi, and also liplocks with the actor. Shriya has become Kamal’s biggest fan overnight, seeing his dedication and the meticulous way he narrated the script to her.

Shriya has an interesting line-up of releases ahead The Other End OF Line with Jassie, SarathKumar’s Jaggu Bhai, where she plays his daughter. Then there is Vikram’s super-hero action adventure Kanthasamy, Deepa Mehta’s What’s Cooking and above all KamalHassan’sMarmayogi.Technorati Tags: Shriya Saran, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips

A doe-eyed beauty, a divine beauty, all these words and more come to mind when Shriya Saran’s name is mentioned. Her innocence radiating from the screen, coupled with sensuousness has sent her fans, especially men, into mindless frenzy. Recently, this delectable lady voiced her opinion on two film personalities who have influenced her in a major way.

The first personality is of course director Shankar, who directed Shriya in the biggest hit of her career, Sivaji - The Boss. Her portrayal of a loving, dedicated and above all, protective wife was very subtle and moving. She attributes this to director Shankar, whom she likens to a authoritarian who works in the best interests of the movie and the actor, ensuring that he extracts only what is necessary for the role.

Her other favourite is of course Kamal Haasan, who has turned his talents to direction with Marmayogi, which is currently in production. Kamal Haasan, who has always been able to elicit the most sensual performances from his co-stars, will be locking lips with Shriya Saran in Marmayogi. Kamal, she says, is a perfectionist and does not stint any efforts until the end-product is exactly the way he wants it -- perfect.

Agreeing with Simbu’s suggestion to increase Silambattam’s appeal by adding a remixed song to it, Yuvanshankar Raja has remixed Rajni’s yesteryear hit number ‘Vachikkava’ from Nallavanukku Nallavan. The song, which featured Rajni in a special suit fitted with small light bulbs, was a rage amongst the audience then. It is said that Simbu too adorns the same type of suit in this remixed version!

Insiders say that this song, which was shot for 6 days together, will rock Kollywood just the way its original had done years ago. Apart from the remixed tune and Simbu’s attractive light bulb-fitted suit, the song will be noted for the dance steps; the actors had to work hard to get the demanding dance steps correct, and they gave a beautiful performance.

It seems that Meera Jasmine’s bad luck in films is creeping up into her private life also. The latest rumour is that Meera’s fiance mandolin artist U. Rajesh has secretly married a woman named Santhi. This gossip has stunned the film world and Meera alike. She seems to be tired with these controversies surrounding her life ever since she started her career.

U. Rajesh, in a telephonic interview published in a Kerala daily, has strongly denied the allegations. "It is nothing by rumours spread by our enemies. All persons in the field have to face such type of gossips. It is true that our marriage will be only after some time, but we will surely marry. I believe Meera understands me. There is no problem between us," Rajesh said.Technorati Tags: Meera Jasmine’s, Actress, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Kollywood, Gossips

Aegan’s team returned from the Swiss Alps on October 14th; they had gone there to film a song with Ajith and Nayantara. With this, Aegan’s filming is complete. Final editing will be over in a week’s time. Aegan fever has risen to Aegan mania ever since its exclusive photos were released.

Ajith and Nayantara, who rocked in Billa last year, are teaming up again for this remake of the Bollywood blockbuster Main Hoon Na which starred Shahrukh Khan and Sushmita Sen in the lead.

The song shot in the Alps is touted to be one of the highlights of Aegan. Handsome Ajith, beautiful Nayantara sexily clad in designer sarees and exquisitely beautiful Swiss Alps are all well-captured by Arjun’s camera. All this coupled with Yuvanshankar Raja’s soft and melodious tune will please all your senses. No doubt you will be transported to a dream world with this song!Technorati Tags: Aegan’s, Ajith, Nayanthara, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kolywood, Gossips

Asin, it seems is garnering all the glory in Bollywood, even before her maiden venture ’Ghajini’ storms theatres. The movie, a remake of the Tamil version titled the same, features Aamir Khan in the lead role and is directed by AR Murugadoss.

Aamir in a recent interview said, "Everyone is acquainted with the story of ’Ghajini’. We are making it in a new style in Hindi. Director Murugadoss is impressive, interesting and a total workaholic. And I have volumes to speak about Asin. I can say one thing that she is going to make it big in Bollywood once ’Ghajini’ hits theaters’.

Queried whether he would act in Tamil, the versatile actor says, ’I am aware that Kollywood is rocking in all aspects and its actors and technicians are of global standards. However, I still possess my fears to act in a Tamil film. The only reason is I don’t know the language. Without having a proper idea of the language, I don’t think that an actor can perform well.’Technorati Tags: Asin, Kollywood, Ghajini, Aamir khan, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Gossips

The release of ‘Varanam Aayiram’ would not be for this Deepavali as expected ardently and probably the movie would hit the screens on the first week of November. In this film, Suriya plays dual roles and his characters will be known as Krishna and Suriya. Simran, Sameera Reddy,Divya Spandana play the heroines.

The film announced with a budget of 14 crores has drawn inspirations from the Hollywood movie ‘Forrest Gump’ starring Tom Hanks and has been made in a way to suit the Indian audience.

Gautham Vasudev Menon regarding the title once stated that they did not deliberately attempt to name the movie with a Tamil title. The title, which is a phrase from Andal’s ‘Thiruppavai’, was found to be synonymous with the storyline of the movie and thereby it was picked. ‘Varanam Aayiram’ literally means the strength of thousand elephants.

The film has seven songs composed by Harris Jayaraj. The songs from the albums were released to four leading FM stations in Chennai, with one song per station, in attempt to popularize it five days before the official launch.

With the Suriya-Gautham duo coming back after the blockbuster Kaakha Kaakha(2003), and with Harris Jayaraj’s music, Suriya appearing in different get ups with three glamorous ladies, ’Varanam Aayiram’ is much worth waiting till this november and it would sure become the hottest film in Kollywood trade circuit.Technorati Tags: ’Varanam Aayiram’, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Simran, Sameera reddy, Suriya, Kollywood, Gossips

Rajini, who is back in chennai after a two week shooting of Enthiran in Goa has also warned againt creation of party names and party symbols and that he will not hesitate to take legal action against those who do such things on their own. Rajinikanth has clearly stated that he is committed to his fans and is concentrating on his shooting now. He has also made it clear that “Nobody can force me in to politics or nobody can force me out of politics.”

Superstar Rajinikanth has put all the speculation of his political entry to rest by issuing a press statement that he has no intention to join politics at this point of time.

Mani Rathnam’sRavana, which was halted by the forest department of Kerala in Malayatoor forest range near Kochi in Kerala, might resume again from Tuesday.

Sources close to Mani Ratnam, said, "We would try to convince the forest officials and seek their approval to continue shooting from Tuesday. In case, the forest department denies permission to continue shooting, the alternative choice would be to shoot in the jungles of Sri Lanka."

The forest officials found that the director had constructed temporary thatched huts in prohibited areas inside the forest. After the forest department found the violation, they ordered the shooting to be stopped.

The film unit claims that they had put up temporary huts to protect their costly equipments from the incessant rains in the area. The Tamil version features Vikram, Prithviraj and Priyamani among others.Technorati Tags: Mani Rathnam’s Ravana, Hot, Pictures, Kollywood, Gossips

At a time most stars choose to celebrate their birthdays either with a huge bash or a quiet evening with family and friends, Sneha had something special planned for her birthday. The first thing Sneha did was to go to Kalikaambal temple to pray. Then she spent a happy time with friends and relatives.

Then She was at the Nehru Indoor Stadium on her birthday yesterday to support the cause of Arthritis awareness at the World Arthritis Day Charity Concert organized by Soundarapandian Bone and Joint Hospital. She spoke about the importance of healthy living to keep joint pains at bay.

Dressed in a golden yellow saree, she was cheered by all those present. She took to the mike as a fish to water and even sang a few lines of some of her hit songs. Swarnamalya, the MC of the evening, then invited Sneha to cut a chocolate cake to celebrate her birthday. Also present were Prem G. and Vaibhav, stars of the recent superhit Saroja.

It is gratifying to see stars who are socially active and not just glitz and glamour. Great going by the lovable Sneha, and happy birthday!

Udayanidhi Stalin has joined the ranks of successful producers. The film ’Kurivi’ produced by him for Red Giant Films has crossed 150 days. The celebratory function was held at the Park Sheraton Hotel in Chennai. Though coming from a prominent family, Udayanidhi had organized a simple function. He made the function more meaningful by donating lakhs of rupees to destitute and physically challenged people. Partaicipating in the function director Balachander and producers’ association president Rama Narayanan gave away the mementos to artists and technicians.Arriving late to attend the function Trisha sat at the dais after announcing ’I am late because I am coming from Hyderabad and I am sorry for that’.

Both Vijay and Trisha never even acknowledged each other sitting side by side for more than one hour. This was taken a serious note by the media.While Vijay and Trisha were behaving like strangers, Balachander spoke ’I could see this film only with the held of a pirate VCD. I was also scared as I wondered about the consequences. I believe it would be better to release DVDs three months after release of the films instead of chasing pirates’.The audible murmur among the distributors present in the function was ’how can he talk like this without understanding the status of distributors who pay money to acquire the rights’.Technorati Tags: Vijay, Trisha, Hot, Pictures, Sexy, Actress, Kollywood, Gossips